Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10471513 Social Science & Medicine 2013 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
► The rate of depression among mothers of children under-5 years ranged from 15% to 21%. ► Financial, parenting, and health stressors were associated with depression. ► Social support was protective but did not buffer the negative effects of stress. ► Single mothers and those with non-regular employment had elevated levels of depression.
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